The Birthright AFRICA Scholar Journey
Eligibility & Registration
Eligibility & Registration
- A United States Citizen
- Between the ages of 13 – 30
- Identifies as a Black/African descent
- Have not traveled to an African nation after the age of 12
- Follow on Instagram & TikTok @birthrightafrica
- Register as a Birthright AFRICA Scholar
- Sign up to join the Birthright Scholar Tribe
Pre-Travel Virtual Program
Pre-Travel Virtual Program
The Pre-Travel Virtual Program consists of Birthright virtual events, self-guided exploration activities and opportunities to connect with registered scholars across the diaspora. Kickstart your exploration of Black/African culture & innovation prior to referral to a traveling Education Partner.
Referral to Apply for Travel
Referral to Apply for Travel
Travel programs are resuming. Birthright AFRICA is working with current and new Education Partners to build out travel programs for Birthright AFRICA Scholars to be referred to in order to apply.
Eligibility & Registration
Eligibility & Registration
- Between the ages of 13 – 30 of Black/African descent a U.S. citizen
- Have not traveled to an African nation after the age of 12
- Follow on Instagram & TikTok @birthrightafrica
- Register as a Birthright AFRICA Scholar
- Sign up to join the Birthright Scholar Tribe on Guzo
Referral to Apply for Travel
Referral to Apply for Travel
Travel programs are resuming. Birthright AFRICA is working with current and new Education Partners to build out travel programs for Birthright AFRICA Scholars to be referred to in order to apply.
Pre-Travel Virtual Program
Pre-Travel Virtual Program
The Pre-Travel Virtual Program consists of Birthright virtual events, self-guided exploration activities and opportunities to connect with registered scholars across the diaspora. Kickstart your exploration of Black/African culture & innovation prior to referral to a traveling Education Partner.
FAQs
- Review eligibility and register as a Scholar with Birthright AFRICA
- Start Pre-Travel Virtual Program
- Receive referral to apply to a Birthright program with an Education Partner
To register as a Birthright Scholar, review eligibility requirements and complete the registration form.
The Pre-Travel Virtual Program consists of Birthright virtual events, self-driven virtual exploration and opportunities to connect with Registered Scholars across the diaspora. Kickstart your exploration of Black/African culture & innovation in order to be referred to travel with a Birthright program through one of our Education Partners.
Birthright AFRICA refers eligible Registered Scholars to apply to travel with a Birthright program through an Education Partner in their geographic area. Participation in the Pre-Travel Virtual Program signals a Registered Scholar's readiness to be referred to apply to travel when an Education Partner is selecting Scholars for an upcoming Birthright cohort.
I am committed now more to myself than I have ever been….. After the trip, I am more affirmed that all things were possible with hard work and dedication.
Tredesha Howard
2017 CUNY Birthright Alumna
I have learned to love myself more as an African American and to take pride in where I come from. I will implement what I have learned from the Birthright AFRICA program into my career goals by using the confidence to speak up, seek help, and aspire to do and say what I dream of doing.
Mikel Haye
2018 CUNY Birthright Alumni
Growing up I was definitely very proud of my African roots but I think the Birthright AFRICA program has certainly played a major role in enhancing that awareness. I am now entertaining the idea of moving to the continent once I graduate college.
Peteso Barlee
2018 CUNY Birthright Alumna
I have far more pride in my African heritage.
Elijah Mogoli
2019 GrowHouse Birthright Alumni
I loved the weather, the natural foods, the people, the fashion--it was beautiful. I have also had my views on returning to Africa demystified. Africa has awakened in me. My sense of belonging somewhere is real and has been realized.
Shanell Naylor
2019 GrowHouse Birthright Alumna
What I discovered about myself is all I wanted was to find my place amongst Africa. As an African-American we are convinced there is no place of belonging or welcome, and worst, that no one is interested. I didn't know the depth of my longing to be among my people, and how sick America can make you without such ties to your Homeland.
Christyn Harris-Harrell
2019 Urban Sankofa Project Birthright Alumna
I want to play a significant role in the development and unification of the continent. After seeing and experiencing what I did, a new sense of purpose developed within me. I now have a specific cause to dedicate my efforts to on a grand scale.
Kareem Williams
2019 GrowHouse Birthright Alumni
I love Africa, more than I ever thought I would.
Anthony Castro
2019 Urban Sankofa Project Birthright Alumni